I have been contacted by a private buyer to purchase the painting directly and bypass bidding!  The painting has been sold and listing removed!

In addition to the enormous generosity displayed with everyone’s reposts and donations, renowned artist Konnik

Using the mediums of acrylic, ink, and a mix of his own blood (seriously, he calls it his “Sauce”) on 18 x 24 drafting film, Konnik has taken time out of his immensely busy schedule to paint this tribute to our friend Lou.

Based out of New York, Konnik’s work has been shown along side H.R. Giger in group showings, and has had a number of successful solo shows.  His pieces typically start between $500 and $1000, but has agreed to drastically lower his price here to make this accessible to Lou’s friends and family.

Bidding starts at $50 on Ebay

, and all proceeds will go directly to the Fuck Cancer Fund.  The winning bidder will also receive a print of the Suicide Girls!

In related news, I have received conformation that Office Depot WILL match our donation amount!  I had a lovely chat with Noel from COH’s gifts department yesterday, and he has confirmed that we are eligible!

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.  The response has been incredible, both through support and monetarily.  It is so refreshing and wonderful to see friends, family, and complete strangers reaching into their hearts to help the cause, and also helps keep Lou’s memory alive and well.

According to the City of Hope’s Donation page, Office Depot is MATCHING any donation sent this month, which means anything that we send in by the end of March will be doubled!  I’m still waiting on the Gift Planning office at COH to call me back with all the details, to ensure that this applies to one time donations, so please keep your fingers crossed that we apply for it!

I am positive that Lou is looking down on us and shaking his head saying “Why didn’t all those chicks take their clothes off for me in person!?”, but better late than never!

I’d like to take this opportunity to extend an enormous thank you to everyone that has supported Lou so far, and to those of you that will in the future.

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THE FUNDRAISER IS CLOSED! THANK YOU FOR HELPING US RAISE ALMOST $4,000!

On February 13, 2009, one of my closest friends lost an ongoing battle with cancer.

Lou Genise was a multi-faceted man : a writer, fire performer, clown, poet, artist, philosopher, avid participant in the Burning Man community, and more so than anything else, a good, solid friend.  Even through the toughest times during his illness, he had a smile on his face, never letting it get the best of him.  He truly valued and cherished every moment, and lived life to the fullest, and because of that, every moment anyone was lucky enough to spend with him remains a bright, happy memory.  The world is a far dimmer place without him in it now.

Lou participated in numerous experimental treatments for cancer after being diagnosed, and thus aiding future patients to perhaps one day receive a treatment that would result in a full cured recovery.  In light of that, his friends and family have asked that donations are made in honor of his name to his primary treatment facility, The City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.

I am hoping to raise $1,000 for this cause.  Any amount is welcome, and any contribution of  $25 or more will receive an 8×10 print of the photo of 18 Suicide Girls above, all raising their fists and yelling FUCK CANCER, taken by none other than Cherry Vega, an extraordinary photographer and individual.  In addition, all proceeds from any regularly priced item in my Print Shop purchased from now until May 1, 2009 will be contributed to this fund.

The print features (from left to right) Friskey, Blaze, Nya, Lee , Vice, Snow
, Clio
, Bunni, JoLeigh
, Vivid, Ajilee , James, Rambo, Rigel, Evette, Radeo, Lyxzen, and Mantis.  I would like to thank each of those girls for participating in this charity, along with Sean and Mike Marshall. It means the world to me.

If instead of donating to the group fund, you would prefer to donate directly to City of Hope, we can arrange for a forward of your receipt to me and then shipment of a print.

Thank you all in advance.

Edited to Add :

I am totally overwhelmed by the enormous generosity that has been exhibited.  We are rapidly approaching our goal amount, and will hopefully soar over it.

Thank you everyone that has contributed to this cause, whether it be monetarily, with a re-post, or with sympathies!

2 Guys in Suits from eyestorm on Vimeo.

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